Two Months Later...

Once again, our sincerest apologies for leaving you in suspense as to the fate of the Iowagners. We know of the concern that had gripped your hearts wondering if we were in grave peril. Fear not, the day-to-day events of life overwhelmed us and kept us from completing an entry.

Stay tuned and SuperDad will attempt to fill you in on where we have been, what we are doing and where we soon may be. I can already feel the excitement!

Yes, my SuperFriends, we have returned to blogdom. Let the saga continue!!!

Bear showing off his new 'Big Boy' bed and race car sheets

To show our honor for American independence from the British, SuperDad resurrected an old piece of British iron (1979 Triumph Bonneville, to be exact) over the 4th of July weekend. It was a success.

Monkey & Bear 'helping' with repairs

The Maiden Voyage was a 'Triumph'!

Monkey dancing with local PBS personality, Dan Wardell

Bear looking like his shirt's namesake

Bear's favorite car at a local car show

Campin' with the Super Schloemer's

SuperMom and Bear in repose

SuperMom had a Birthday. One guess how old she is!

We went to a balloon festival in Indianola and I caught the following picture of Bear using a newly found secret power: super-laser sun vision. The aftermath is quite dramatic!

Bear trying out his new super power. The balloon went up in flames!!!

A Very Rare Picture of the SuperFamily all in one picture

BALLOONS!!!

One major thing that has kept us from blogging, other than crimefighting, has been the immense amount of work we have been doing around the yard. The following pictures show you what can be accomplished with two tons of rock and alot of time.

Front yard border

Back yard tree island

Our last blast before SuperDad goes back to work was to attend the infamous Iowa State Fair. With it being the largest state fair in the nation, combined with cool temperatures, we decided to attend. We ate our 'fair' share of overpriced food. Plus, you can get almost anything you want to eat on a stick. See the following pictures for evidence.

The traditional butter cow sculpture

Mutant 1,099 pound pumpkin. Run for your lives!!!

World-record setting 3,304 pound cow. They grow'em big in Iowa!

Hard-boiled egg on a stick?!

Deep-fried Twinkie on a stick. Yummy!

Well, SuperFriends, there is a small insight into the past two months of the Iowagners. We will try our best not to keep you in suspense for such a long period of time. Remember to stay out of trouble and always do what your mother says.

Iowagners out.

Secret Mission Complete!!!

Yes, SuperFans, we did it. After 4,387 miles and nearly 3 1/2 weeks later we can say we have successfully completed our mission. Now it is time for you debriefing. Proceed only if you are able.

Our mission took us through the awe inspiring Rocky Mountains beginning in Denver, Colorado. We then experienced the beautiful red rock around Moab, Utah on our way to the eternal desert of southern Arizona. We enjoyed the hospitality and fun of SuperMom's family in Tucson. Monkey enjoyed saying, 'look, a cactus!' every few seconds.

After nearly a week in the 'dry heat' of Arizona we headed northward to the land known as Utah. SuperDad got his fix talking cars with Uncle Junior and going out on the 'desert' to find cool rocks. We then ventured even further north to visit the rest of the family in Happy Valley and Valley of the Salt Lake. The SuperKids were once again overloaded by meeting a large number of grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Some for the very first time.

NOTE: For all the family and especially friends that are reading this blog and saying. "Why didn't you visit me/us?!" we apologize. Our time and energy was limited. Plus, were alot of you to visit!

After about three weeks the SuperKids began to grow homesick for Iowagners HQ. We endured the drive homeward through the less than exciting portions of Wyoming and Nebraska before entering the beautiful, rolling farmlands of Iowa. As much as we enjoyed visiting with all of our family (and a few friends), Dorothy Gale said it the best, "there's no place like home!".

Now for the pictures, in no particular order:




Monkey's Long Lost Twin?



Kids in a Box



Kids on a Rock (Hey that rhymes!)



A Buried Bear (result of a small car and alot of stuff)



Bear's Little Bear Breakfast



Monkey testing out a new Wagnermobile



Real Men Ride Pink

SuperDad's Man-Boy Pal Scottie

A Trapped Bear

Bear's Relaxed Sleeping Position

A True Redneck Ride

Monkey and Grandpa Claus (or Daddy's Daddy as Monkey calls him)

Monkey's Version of Skee-Ball

Bear's Newly Graduated Girlfriend

Bear Showing Approval for the B-Day Cupcakes

Auntie Brienne Showing Monkey How to Rock-Out!

Monkey Snuggling Up to Brienne's Man, Baby Bunny

Gramma Charla Showing the SuperKids how to Tickle the Ivories

Bear Excited About Riding in Grandma Beki's Truck

BridgerMan: Man of a 1,000 Faces

Attacking With a Feather Duster

Monkey Climbing the Same Tree SuperDad did as a Kid

It's Just Her Size!

Super Duper Great Grandma J

Dog or Horse?

Bear and His Birthday Buddy, Uncle Dan

Monkey Pretending to be a Race Car

Underbed Storage: Great for storing extra kids!


Time...to...rest...

SECRET MISSION UPDATE

Greetings SuperFans,

Just a quick update from the road. We have completed our first phase in the scorching desert of the American southwest and will now be heading northward to the mountainlands. So far, so good!

Stay tuned for further updates...



Testing out a new escape vehicle

Another possibility. Yes, I fit!

Your Mom Looks Like...

Greetings family, friends, fiends and fans. I'm sorry if you missed us the past few weeks, but at least it wasn't a full month this time! :)

With this being Mother's Day I thought it would be important to give some appreciation to SuperMom and all she does. Because, without her there would be no Iowagners. Besides keeping the world safe from evil, she also does a swell job at keeping HQ in order and helping the SuperKids hone their special powers. Monkey has been perfecting her keen intellect lately. Her best quote has been, "Dad, your Mom looks like my Grandma!". Very profound indeed.

One of the main reasons we have not been active in the blogging arena lately is springtime. We have been taking advantage of the superb weather and sprucing up the grounds of HQ. This has involved transplanting a countless number of plants with odd names like, 'hydrangea' and 'hosta'. Fresh air and sunshine are wonderful!

Another reason for the delay was graduation. SuperDad's students that he has been instructing for nearly two years have reached the pinnacle of learning and graduated this past Thursday. This was a great relief for the family. No more 12-14 hour workdays...at least until next semester!

Without further ado, here are some pictures to accompany our (mis) adventures. Enjoy!

First Ice Cream Cone of Spring. How Sweet it Is!

Monkey's First Pony Ride

Grabbing the Bull by the Horns

Monkey Doing Likewise

What is That Bright, Shiny Thing in the Sky?!

SuperDad in Full Garb of Academia

Parting Shot of SuperMom...Lots o' Love!

Note: The Iowagners will be 'off the air' for a few weeks as we complete a top secret mission. Details to follow...

Easter Egg-citement!

Greetings and Salutations from Iowagner HQ. We are truly thrilled to have you with us today. If you find this blog to be to your liking, please help boost SuperDad's ego by leaving a comment. Thank you!

Wow, how time flies when your having fun! Consequently, the opposite is true as well - fun flies when your doing time. :) Three weeks to catch up on, I hope I have the energy to complete this mission. Do not fear, SuperDad is up to the task!



Monkey and Bear Singing a Duet. Watch Out Branson!



Iowa's Version of New York City's Naked Cowboy

March left us like a lamb with fairly agreeable weather. Had Spring finally sprung. But alas, last Sunday changed our minds. Patience SuperDad, ...patience. We have kept ourselves busy by attending a Home & Garden Show at the Iowa State Fairgrounds and got some snazzy ideas for sprucing up the secret landing pad (a.k.a. - the backyard). SuperMom has been doing an awesomely radical job in holding down HQ whilst SuperDad has been putting in extra hours trying to finish up the semester. Do you know what the three best things about teaching are? June, July, and August!



Easter Egg Hunt #1 'How Much Did You Get?!"

Last Sunday (Blah!)

A Lazy Sunday Afternoon - Aftermath of Too Many Toys

This weekend was of course Easter. One of SuperMom's favorite holidays. The SuperKids woke up to a small treat this morning. We, the Iowagners, do not believe that Easter should be another Christmas. No new bicycles, iPods, or computers. We like to keep it simple. We had a small Easter egg hunt in the backyard that was enjoyed by everyone. It being a windy day, we decided to venture to a nearby schoolyard and fly our Spongebob Squarepants kite (lovingly given to us by Mrs. Brienne many moons ago). It was a great way to end the weekend. I can already tell that this week's magic word is going to be: CANDY!

CANDY! says The Bear

Monkey's Easter Bunny Impersonation

Easter is About...Sharing

Kiteflying as a Team Sport. Iowagners, Unite!

Bear Helping the Kite Get Airborne.

Bear Taking His First Solo Flight


-Until next time SuperFans, this is SuperDad reminding you to stay out of trouble.